Remembering Douglas-Tyson: still a shocker 25 years later
Today is the 25th anniversary of Buster Douglas’ shocking win over Mike Tyson for the undisputed heavyweight champion and its effect is palpable to this day. Our own Lee Groves looks back on a true day to remember.
read moreStiverne released from hospital after being treated for dehydration
Former WBC heavyweight titlist Bermane Stiverne was released from a Las Vegas hospital on Monday after being treated for dehydration, according to promoter Don King.
read moreDougie’s Friday mailbag
Fans share their thoughts on the Bermane Stiverne-Deontay Wilder WBC heavyweight title showdown, Al Haymon’s new boxing series on NBC and what it might mean for HBO and Showtime, plus lots of mythical matchups, in this week’s Friday mailbag. Enjoy!
read moreDeontay Wilder still unproven but already entertaining
Deontay Wilder brought the energy to an otherwise routine press conference for his challenge of WBC heavyweight titleholder Bermane Stiverne this Saturday at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
read moreLeo Santa Cruz calls out Rigondeaux, Frampton, Mares, Quigg
Should he defeat Jesus Ruiz on Jan. 17, WBC junior featherweight titlist Leo Santa Cruz plans on facing the best his division has to offer.
read moreDon King: ‘I think Al Haymon is great’
You might not know much about him but adviser Al Haymon is inarguably one of the most influential personalities in all of boxing. Just ask promoter Don King.
read moreBermane Stiverne-Deontay Wilder announced, Leo Santa Cruz featured
Bermane Stiverne will defend his WBC heavyweight title against knockout artist Deontay Wilder on Jan. 17 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, with Leo Santa Cruz defending his 122-poud title on the undercard.
read moreDon King found liable for breach of contract
Since the rematch between WBA cruiserweight titlist Denis Lebedev and Guillermo Jones was scuttled due to yet another failed drug test by the Panamanian, Jones’ promoter Don King has been found liable for breach of contract.
read moreLem’s latest: Larry Holmes told Don King ‘I can’t beat Mike Tyson’
During a Q&A session in Pennsylvania, old rivals Mike Tyson and Larry Holmes recounted their 1988 heavyweight bout, which ended with Holmes on the canvas in the fourth round.
read moreBermane Stiverne erupts at final presser for Chris Arreola rematch
Heavyweight contender Bermane Stiverne launched into a fiery tirade at Thursday’s final press conference for his rematch with Chris Arreola, who shot back and helped make for an intense (and profane) preview to their WBC title bout on Saturday in Los Angeles.
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